SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize ExxonMobil Baytown on the occasion of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Lubes Expansion Project, which is taking place April 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, ExxonMobil Baytown is the nation's largest integrated petrochemical complex and one of the most technologically advanced refining and petrochemical facilities in the world; located on 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel, the complex has played a vital role in the economy of the Texas Gulf Coast for nearly a hundred years; and

WHEREAS, The Lubes Expansion Project increases the manufacturing capacity and the caliber of the ingredients used to produce the company's high-quality oils and greases, resulting in the improved performance of heavy engine oil and lubricant applications; and

WHEREAS, During the construction of this important new facility, 600 workers were employed, and no recordable injuries were documented over the course of 2.3 million working hours; and

WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that the opening of this addition to the ExxonMobil Baytown complex receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend ExxonMobil Baytown on its continued commitment to improvement in product quality and extend best wishes to all for a memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Lubes Expansion Project; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Garcia

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate